| Department of Justice | |
|---|---|
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| Abbreviation | DOJ |
| Area | Law |
| Attorney General | gribble19 (June 2025) |
| Founded | July 2020 |
The Department of Justice (DOJ), formerly known as the Department of Legal Affairs, is the executive department tasked with defending the national legal interest, and investigating and prosecuting crimes on behalf of the federal government. The department exists to protect the government and keep the country safe. The Department of Justice has tasks to do and these tasks can change depending on what is happening in the country.
History
The Department of Justice was created in July 2020 as one of the parts of the government. At first it was called the Department of Legal Affairs. Then it was given a new name. Over time the Department of Justice has had leaders and has gone through a lot of changes. Even though the Department of Justice had some times in the past it is doing well now and growing under new leaders. The people who work at the Department of Justice have to be able to adapt to situations because the outcome of trials is never certain and unexpected things can happen. The Department of Justice is a place to work for people who are interested in criminal law.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Department of Justice holds several key responsibilities:
- Defending the government and its national security interests
- Conducting criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state
- Handling litigation for ordinary prosecution and defense cases
- Upholding the law across all federal jurisdictions
Structure and operations
The Department of Justice operates through a structured hierarchy that includes distinct leadership roles and specialized operational units.
Leadership
The following roles comprise the executive management of the DOJ:
- Attorney General The head of the department, serving simultaneously as the Department Secretary.
- Solicitor General Serves as the Deputy Secretary. In addition to acting as the second-in-command, this role oversees the Appellate Unit.
- Lead Attorney Leads the Litigation Unit and directly supervises all prosecutors within the department.
- RBI Director Leads the investigative branch known as the RBI.
Litigation and Appellate Units
The Litigation Unit handles ordinary prosecution and defense cases, while the Appellate Unit handles appeals. Both units share the following employment ranks:
- Senior Prosecutor
- Prosecutor
- Trainee Prosecutor
RBI
The RBI operates as the primary investigative force for the department and uses the following ranks:
- Lead Investigator
- Investigator
- Junior Investigator Also officially recognized as Trainee Investigator.
Secretaries of Justice
The Department of Justice has had many Secretaries over its extensive history. While a complete historical record can be viewed at the museum, the most recent individuals to serve as Attorney General include:
- gribble19 (Circa June 2025)
- Amity
- Zewoss
- Juniper
- Matthew100x (Current)